SCHLICHER, Frank: died 1915

SCHLICHER

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 10/6/2016 at 17:44:40

YOUNG MAN KILLED AT MOUNT STERLING

Frank Schlicher, a young man about 25 years of age, was instantly killed Tuesday of this week at Mt. Sterling, when a traction engine he was driving went through a bridge.

Schlischer(sp) was pulling a well drilling machine with the engine when the accident occurred. His scull was crushed and his arm and shoulder were broken.

Workmen were about three hours in getting the machinery off the body, which was buried in the sand and water. Schlischer(sp) resided at Primrose. The coroner held an in quest, but had not filed his report yesterday.

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Sat. 10 April 1915

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 230, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA